How do jockeys choose their horses?

Before a race, all jockeys must ‘weigh out’ to ensure that the horse they will be riding is carrying the correct weight for the race. When the weight has been recorded, the jockey hands the saddle to the trainer or an assistant to get the horse ready to race.

How do jockeys choose their silks?

Jockeys change their silks each race to reflect the owner of the horse they will be riding. When you see two of the same silks in one race, that means that both of the horses belong to the same owner. Each silks design is registered with the Jockey Club so that no two owners have the same silks.

Do jockeys own their horses?

Can jockeys own racehorses? No, jockeys are not allowed to own a horse they ride. Too much gambling money at stake, and even the appearance of impropriety is avoided.

Do jockeys have agents?

Most jockeys in the United States are represented by an agent whose main responsibility is to book mounts and put the rider in a position to win races. Other agent responsibilities include maintaining relationships with trainers, making travel arrangements, and managing media relations.

Do jockeys wear same colours?

How are racing colours chosen? No two jockeys may wear silks of the same design and colour, so if an owner has more than one horse in a race, one will have to wear a different coloured cap. The specific design and colours of their silks may not be used by anybody else after they have been registered.

Which animal do jockeys ride?

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A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession.

Do jockeys get tired?

Jockeys say they are finding it hard with trainers and their staff are also working longer hours. Caulfield trainer John Moloney says he almost need two sets of staff in his stable. “If I give them a night meeting, they’re tired the next day and almost need the day off,” Moloney said.